The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) holds the unique position of being Canada’s leading national authority on substance use and addiction.
CCSA’s Issues of Substance is the flagship event of the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA).
Current members of CCSA's Board Alumni:
Summarizes the Timmins Summit, held in partnership with the City of Timmins.
One-page poster that highlights four important things currently known about COVID-19 and how it can affect people who smoke or vape cannabis products. This poster accompanies the evidence summary resource, COVID-19 and Cannabis Smoking and Vaping…
Presents benzodiazepine use trends and describes whether expected substance use aligned with actual substance contents. Data were collected from harm reduction sites in seven regions across Canada that participated in the Community Urinalysis and…
Summarizes key findings from the technical report of the same name that analyzes the published research on alcohol labels with nutrition information, health warnings, standard drink information and low-risk drinking guidelines.
This is an update of the evidence review produced for the 2016 United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers alcohol guidelines group, to determine how people understand and respond to official public health guidance.
Summarizes the effects of stimulants on driving behaviour and the implications for youth. The report indicates that young drivers are at high risk of crash involvement and that stimulants can increase the likelihood of engaging in risky…
Petra Schulz is a co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm, a national organization that advocates for evidence-based drug policy.
The Substance Use Experience Collective, or The Collective, is a group of experts (professionals and non-professionals) with substance use experience who have a passion for collaboration and supporting the substance use health of people living in…
Summarizes mechanisms through which COVID-19, alcohol and cannabis use may influence one another reciprocally. COVID-19 may influence alcohol and cannabis use through stress and anxiety, loneliness and boredom, and changes in daily routine.
